Mr. Rennie's Class

  This week marks the end of a 4 and a 2 day school week. Easter anf Camp Homewood are the culprits for this seemingly lax period of class time.As a result this entry is a combined effort that covers a two week period. The students were asked to evaluate their own grasp of fraction concepts as the week came to a close. They were to express how they thought they had done and to formulate questions that remained regarding their grasp of certain concepts that they were uncertain about. They were asked to do this after a brief written demonstration of their skills and understanding of a rangr of fraction concepts. We'll review and revisit the questions when we return to school next week.

  The other reflection that stands out for me was in social studies regarding the imminent federal election. We have reviewed and summarized the major party platforms in preparation to participate in Student Vote. The party groups presented while the class took notes then perused the posters to add more detail. Incredibly for the fourth time in four Studnt Vote elections I\ve done, the Green Party was the easy victor with 18 of 26 votes. The Conservatives were second but far behind with 8 votes. This always happens. At this age the students are very sympathetic towards a party whose policies are all environmentally grounded In their logs the students were asked to explain their choice im voteing for their candidate. I'll have a few enter their entries below. I really think they've thought seriously about the issues:)